3. College

3. College

Tribune photo by Alex Garcia

To beat the rising cost of college, you can prepay in-state tuition in 13 states. Visit the College Savings Plans Network to see if your state offers a prepaid tuition plan and Private College 529 for a list of private schools with similar plans.

To beat the rising cost of college, you can prepay in-state tuition in 13 states. Visit the College Savings Plans Network to see if your state offers a prepaid tuition plan and Private College 529 for a list of private schools with similar plans. (Tribune photo by Alex Garcia)

To beat the rising cost of college, you can prepay in-state tuition in 13 states. Visit the College Savings Plans Network to see if your state offers a prepaid tuition plan and Private College 529 for a list of private schools with similar plans.